When I wrote the Stones Trilogy I wanted it to be a series of books that made everyone think. I pictured teenagers reading the story and talking to their peers in study groups about Scott, Bruce, Sam, Eseza and Charlie. I pictured them shaking their fists at Kony but I also saw my readers closing the book and smiling because Charlie danced.
To help deepen your understanding of the book and the plight of child soldiers feel free to use the any of the resources below.
Resources for Book I, Bullets, Blood and Stones: the journey of a child soldier:
To help deepen your understanding of the book and the plight of child soldiers feel free to use the any of the resources below.
Resources for Book I, Bullets, Blood and Stones: the journey of a child soldier:
Bullets Blood and Stones: Teacher's GuideIncludes before, during and after questions to encourage class and small group discussion. Free to use and reproduce for educational purposes only.
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Resources for Book II, Arrows, Bones and Stones: the shadow of a child soldier:
Arrows, Bones and Stones: Teacher's Guide
Includes questions to encourage class and small group discussion. Free to use and reproduce for educational purposes only.
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Additional Activities
Includes suggested art and written activities that can be assigned to students to promote further reflection. Free to use and reproduce for educational purposes only.
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I am a Grade 7/8 teacher of a Global Citizenship class and my students recently did a book study with this novel. It was extremely impactful, and my students not only enjoyed it but gained a great deal of insight and compassion toward the situation with child soldiers. They became very connected to Charlie, and very passionate toward trying to raise awareness of this issue.
~ Lisa Dampier, grade 7 & 8 teacher, Westmount Public School 
Students from Mrs. Dampier's class show off their c.d's. See "Additional Activities" for creative ways to extend your students' learning experiences.
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